ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

rolexOcean · 8 March 2014, 11:04 PM

Hi :)

So my Rolex Sub is at RSC and it will be away for at least 4 weeks!

In the mean time, I wanted to buy a good value for money watch. I made some research and found that the Seiko SKX007K2 or J2 is a cheap but collectible watch.

So I ordered one from CreationWatches. Should expect to get it by next week.

It would be nice if you could share your thoughts on this watch :)

Thanks :)

SearChart · 8 March 2014, 11:41 PM

I love my Seiko SKX007

powerfunk · 8 March 2014, 11:45 PM

SKX's are pretty much an untouchable value for the money! Seiko certainly has some collectible dive watches, but personally I wouldn't really put the SKX007 in that category. Regardless, I like them a lot and they offer lots of modding possibilities. Good choice!

Dan Pierce · 9 March 2014, 12:09 AM

Great value for the $$ invested. I've found them very easy to collect and mod.
dP

joe100 · 9 March 2014, 01:09 AM

hdrazor251 · 9 March 2014, 04:29 AM

Excellent value for the money. They are like potato chips ... you can't stop at one. Especially if you follow Dan's posts.

SearChart · 9 March 2014, 05:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hdrazor251

Excellent value for the money. They are like potato chips ... you can't stop at one. Especially if you follow Dan's posts.

I've never looked at it that way

Dr. Robert · 9 March 2014, 07:08 AM

It's a dive watch classic.....................

dysondiver · 9 March 2014, 07:16 AM

loving the 369 dan ,,, great looking watches

Dan Pierce · 9 March 2014, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hdrazor251

Excellent value for the money. They are like potato chips ... you can't stop at one. Especially if you follow Dan's posts.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dysondiver

loving the 369 dan ,,, great looking watches

Thank you, gents!

dP

ttomczak · 9 March 2014, 02:01 PM

Love my Seikos...

MP5 · 9 March 2014, 02:12 PM

1) Everyone should have one for its looks and toughness. Perfect daily active watch and vacation watch without feeling like you are missing out or are underwatched.
2) Its not "collectable" The older high torques and japan only variants are getting that way and the older 6309, 6105s, 6159, 6125 and 6217s are very collectable and go up every year it seems. Might be the last fun and semi affordable vintages out there to collect in this day and age

mailman · 9 March 2014, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ttomczak

Love my Seikos...

Nice mods

LI Matt · 9 March 2014, 10:15 PM

Funny you should mention the 007, just took a wrist-shot yesterday:

RolexExplor · 13 March 2014, 02:02 PM

heres my seiko

GB-man · 13 March 2014, 02:19 PM

Looking good gentlemen.

rolexOcean · 15 March 2014, 09:35 AM

Thanks for the great pictures everyone!

Actually got mine today. The watch is really stunning; great lume, nice bracelet,...

But I have a small doubt. I don't know whether I am expecting too much but I'll share my doubt with you.

So, the bezel is misaligned. It does not click right in the middle of 12'oclock. It seems that the chapter ring and dial are also misaligned.

Is this a common issue from seiko or am I overreacting?

Thanks for helping

dantan · 6 March 2015, 01:38 PM

I got mine yesterday, and based on the countless threads and posts that I have read about these watches, it is quite common, but nonetheless, this is a brilliant watch, and unbelievable value-for-money! Enjoy it!

8 March 2014, 11:04 PM	#1
rolexOcean Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 39	Seiko SKX007 : collectible? Hi :) So my Rolex Sub is at RSC and it will be away for at least 4 weeks! In the mean time, I wanted to buy a good value for money watch. I made some research and found that the Seiko SKX007K2 or J2 is a cheap but collectible watch. So I ordered one from CreationWatches. Should expect to get it by next week. It would be nice if you could share your thoughts on this watch :) Thanks :)

9 March 2014, 12:09 AM	#4
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,215	Great value for the $$ invested. I've found them very easy to collect and mod. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

9 March 2014, 01:09 AM	#5
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	__________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

9 March 2014, 04:29 AM	#6
hdrazor251 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Jeff Location: Arizona Watch: is recovered!! Posts: 4,255	Excellent value for the money. They are like potato chips ... you can't stop at one. Especially if you follow Dan's posts. __________________ 16753 GMT Master, 16613 Bluesy, 16710 GMT Master II, 16570 Polar Explorer II-Stolen & Recovered!! Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

9 March 2014, 07:08 AM	#8
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,247	It's a dive watch classic..................... __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

8 March 2014, 11:45 PM	#3
powerfunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Rob Location: Boston, MA Watch: 1530 Posts: 3,799	SKX's are pretty much an untouchable value for the money! Seiko certainly has some collectible dive watches, but personally I wouldn't really put the SKX007 in that category. Regardless, I like them a lot and they offer lots of modding possibilities. Good choice!

9 March 2014, 07:16 AM	#9
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	loving the 369 dan ,,, great looking watches

9 March 2014, 02:01 PM	#11
ttomczak 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Thomas Location: North Carolina Watch: The Beach Posts: 3,434	Love my Seikos... Attached Images __________________ If you wind it, it tells pretty good time (Paul Newman)

9 March 2014, 02:12 PM	#12
MP5 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: ATX Posts: 2,886	1) Everyone should have one for its looks and toughness. Perfect daily active watch and vacation watch without feeling like you are missing out or are underwatched. 2) Its not "collectable" The older high torques and japan only variants are getting that way and the older 6309, 6105s, 6159, 6125 and 6217s are very collectable and go up every year it seems. Might be the last fun and semi affordable vintages out there to collect in this day and age

9 March 2014, 10:15 PM	#14
LI Matt "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Matt Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 298	Funny you should mention the 007, just took a wrist-shot yesterday: __________________ I don't wear a Rolex for other people, I wear it for me. "We're going to hell anyway, let's travel first class" -- Kaiser Chiefs

13 March 2014, 02:02 PM	#15
RolexExplor Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: florida Posts: 346	heres my seiko Attached Images

13 March 2014, 02:19 PM	#16
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Looking good gentlemen.

15 March 2014, 09:35 AM	#17
rolexOcean Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 39	Thanks for the great pictures everyone! Actually got mine today. The watch is really stunning; great lume, nice bracelet,... But I have a small doubt. I don't know whether I am expecting too much but I'll share my doubt with you. So, the bezel is misaligned. It does not click right in the middle of 12'oclock. It seems that the chapter ring and dial are also misaligned. Is this a common issue from seiko or am I overreacting? Thanks for helping Attached Images

6 March 2015, 01:38 PM	#18
dantan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Western Australia Posts: 7	I got mine yesterday, and based on the countless threads and posts that I have read about these watches, it is quite common, but nonetheless, this is a brilliant watch, and unbelievable value-for-money! Enjoy it!

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)